Train Journey

Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Classic Jungfrau

The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland with a very special highlight at 3,454 metres above sea level: the journey to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. This perfectly organised trip takes you from spring to autumn on the most impressive train routes through the Alps. World-famous cities, mountains and lakes in a unique tour through Switzerland.

8 days / 7 nights

from CHF 1,710

Planning

Sunset behind a snow-capped mountain peak with fog.

Mountain landscape with lake, train, and ship in the foreground.

An idyllic mountain landscape with a train passing by a lake.

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Planning

Highlights

Panoramic journey on the Glacier Express through breathtaking alpine landscapes
Snow and ice on the Jungfraujoch – 3,454 metres above sea level
Beautiful vineyards and landscapes on the shores of Lake Geneva
Zermatt – home to the iconic Matterhorn
Ride on the Bernina Express on the highest train tracks in Europe

A red panoramic train crosses the impressive Landwasser Viaduct, an iconic structure nestled in a lush green mountain landscape.

A research station on a snow-covered mountain peak under a blue sky.

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Itinerary

Overview

Day 1 Travelling to Zurich
Day 2 Travel on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express and excursion to the Jungfraujoch
Day 3 Journey on the GoldenPass Express
Day 4 Stay in Zermatt
Day 5 Journey on the Glacier Express
Day 6 Journey on the Bernina Express
Day 7 Travel on the Gotthard Panorama Express
Day 8 Return journey from Lucerne

Map of Switzerland with the itinerary Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Classic Jungfrau from Zurich to Lucerne

Day 1

Travelling to Zurich

Itinerary

Travel to Zurich by public transport. Take the opportunity to explore this dynamic city.

Overnight stay in Zurich

Aerial view of a historic town with river, bridge, and church steeples.

Day 2

Travel on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express and excursion to the Jungfraujoch

Itinerary

Travel to Lucerne and then continue on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express to Interlaken. From there, continue to the Jungfraujoch.

Overnight stay in Interlaken

Day 3

Journey on the GoldenPass Express

Itinerary

Travel with the GoldenPass Express through the Bernese Oberland to Montreux.

Journey time: approx. 3h 15min

Overnight stay in Montreux

Train passes through green hills in front of a mountainous landscape.

Day 4

Stay in Zermatt

Itinerary

Travel by train to Zermatt. In Zermatt, you have time to discover the town at the foot of the Matterhorn.

Overnight stay in Zermatt

View of an alpine valley with a town, surrounded by green mountains and a prominent mountain peak in the background.

Day 5

Journey on the Glacier Express

Itinerary

Travel on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz. A panoramic journey with a great variety of scenery awaits you.

Journey time: approx. 8h

Overnight stay in St. Moritz

A red train is traveling over a viaduct through a mountainous landscape.

Day 6

Journey on the Bernina Express

Itinerary

Travel on the Bernina Express to Tirano (IT), past Lago Bianco, Poschiavo and the circular viaduct in Brusio. From Tirano, take the bus to Lugano.

Journey time: approx. 6 hours

Overnight stay in Lugano

A red train is crossing a stone bridge in an alpine landscape with mountains and trees.

Day 7

Travel on the Gotthard Panorama Express

Itinerary

Travel on the Gotthard Panorama Express in 1st class to Flüelen. You then travel by boat to Lucerne.

Journey time: approx. 5h 30min

Overnight stay in Lucerne

A couple sits on a train, looking out the window and holding travel guides in their hands.

Day 8

Return journey from Lucerne

Itinerary

In Lucerne, you start your return or onward journey by public transport.

A boat with the Swiss flag sails on a river in a city with medieval architecture and a wooden bridge, surrounded by green hills.

When is the best time to travel?

Travel period

April to October

Recommended travel period

June to October

High season

July to September

Important information about the trip

What our Switzerland expert says

Unparalleled views from the Jungfraujoch
There are great photo opportunities and eye-catchers along the entire route. My highlight of the trip was the Jungfraujoch – the views could not be better anywhere else.
Sara